Wildlife Diary: The Orchard Year
It is fruiting season in the orchard at Severn Valley Country Park. I wander between apple trees, ducking under branches. The leaves have a glossy
30 October 2013
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It is fruiting season in the orchard at Severn Valley Country Park. I wander between apple trees, ducking under branches. The leaves have a glossy
Make your winter a time of colour… and think ahead to the new year’s gardening. Poinsettias bring living colour to winter One of the brightest
We have recently seen three suspected cases of Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) one of which was our own vet Alexa’s poor Dot. In each case
Wightwick Manor and Gardens will be decorated for a traditional Christmas throughout December. Between 7 and 9pm on Mondays 9 and 16 and Tuesdays 10
As a result of a decision made ‘after a few too many beers at a friends 40th birthday’ a trio of Bridgnorth friends, who have
Residents at Blists Hill Victorian Town will be preparing for Christmas during the weekends of 7 and 8 December and 14 and 15 December. Visitors
Twenty nine intrepid walkers took part in Bridgnorth Rotary Club’s first ever sponsored ‘Steps Walk’. Starting in Severn Park, the route included all ten sets
Residents of Ironbridge thought they were seeing things when four giant lucky lotto balls floated down the River Severn and under the Ironbridge. The giant
Christmas carols, visiting Santa and festive dining are all on offer at the Severn Valley Railway in December. Travel by steam train to visit Father
Former England international Shaun Perry has been named as part of a new coaching set-up at Bridgnorth Rugby Football Club. The 35-year-old scrum half, who
2013 proved a bumper year for the Burwarton Show as visitors, demonstrators and the rural community came together on a gloriously sunny day in August.
Following an absence of over 35 years, Relate counselling services is returning to Bridgnorth from September. Trevor Forrester from Relate in Wolverhampton and Dudley said,
Severn Valley Country Park in Alveley and Highley is one of the very best in the UK – and that’s official. The park has earned
Pat Magner, a familiar face around Bridgnorth, won the Carer of the Year award at the recent Pride of Shropshire event held at Shrewsbury Town
Jean de Rusett visits an inn that’s been given a new lease of life. Give yourself a treat: hop on the B4555 and follow it
Claire Dunworth-Warby highlights a few ways to retain the summertime feel-good factor and move into autumn feeling less frazzled. Summer is a great time for
The Colliery Bridge at Severn Valley Country Park links the two communities of Alveley and Highley. The original bridge was constructed in 1936 to transport
As the days get shorter and cooler, Ann looks at how to get the most from your lawn, borders, baskets and veggie patch. The heatwave
Maximise your high summer wardrobe with transformative accessories. Lisa Haynes unveils the eye-catching extras to covet. As the summer season comes to a close, it’s
Pictured above: Stephanie Edwards (& Frankie), BVetMed MRCVS, Severn Edge Veterinary Group Have you noticed any lumps and bumps on your pet? Whether you notice
As the days get shorter and cooler, Ann looks at how to get the most from your lawn, borders, baskets and veggie patch. The heatwave
Serve up a Strawberry Ace… With so many strawberry varieties available, all in different shapes and sizes, take advantage of this year’s ‘berry’ juicy crop
Late bloomers.. As we moved through the first few days of June, the weather improved dramatically and the sun shone at last. For every day
Now in its third year, the Mamil Cycling ‘Shropshire Hills Sportive’ will be held on Sunday 7 July. The race will start and finish on
Thursday 1 August will see the return of the Burwarton Show, and this year’s show promises to be bigger and better than ever. Organisers are
Bridgnorth’s new mayor, Ray Gill, was sworn in at a ceremony in the Town Hall last month. In his acceptance speech, the Mayor reflected on
Environmental group Sustainable Bridgnorth has welcomed the planning application for the Crida Wind Cooperative to erect two medium sized turbines on the ridge south of
Sally Themans finds out about an unusual apparition that’s been spotted pounding the pavements of Bridgnorth in aid of Asthma UK. If you’ve noticed a
With walk day weather this year almost ideal for walking, about 850 senior walkers set off from Bridgnorth High Street to complete the 22 mile
On 1 June the Secretary of State for Education awarded William Brookes School in Much Wenlock Academy status. This move will give the school management